Longridge Church of England Primary School, Preston
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Longridge is a happy, inclusive school where children thrive academically and personally. Teachers go above and beyond to support each child's wellbeing alongside their learning, and the school's strong values create a caring community where all pupils are respected. The beautiful grounds and enriching curriculum help children develop into thoughtful, confident learners.
Key Strengths
- Higher-than-average attainment at the end of key stage 2 in reading, writing and mathematics, including for disadvantaged pupils
- Strong early reading, writing and mathematical skills with effective phonics teaching
- Well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge progressively across all subjects
- Inclusive approach with effective support for pupils with SEND and those facing barriers to learning
- Strong safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and staff create an open environment
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils' understanding of fundamental British values and knowledge of how people differ in family backgrounds or identity are not yet secure
- Targets for some pupils with SEND need to be more closely aligned to their individual needs
- Some pupils' attendance remains a concern, though improvement work is underway
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and acted upon, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, netball, cricket, specialist singing and musical instrument tuition, cookery clubs, coding clubs, residentials in Years 4-6, trips to Ribchester, Imperial War Museum and local rivers, playground buddies, house captains, pupil forum
Longridge Church of England Primary School is a well-led primary school where pupils achieve above average results and benefit from a thoughtfully designed curriculum. Leaders have created a caring, inclusive environment where all pupils, including those facing barriers to learning, are supported to thrive.
At a Glance
23.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 78% to 93%. Maths has remained stable at around 83%. Writing has remained stable at around 87%.
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
200 pupils
210 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Preston
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Preston
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
15,664
Applications
12,136
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.87224%
Overall absence
9.55056%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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